Palmer, Alaska vs. Dedham, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Dedham, Massachusetts is 26.0% more expensive than Palmer, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $63,011 in Dedham, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Palmer, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Dedham, Massachusetts is more expensive than Palmer, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
76% more expensive in Dedham
than in Palmer, Alaska
Palmer, AK vs. Dedham, MA
Compared to Palmer, Dedham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.0% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  18.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  88.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.8% lower
  Commute
  4.4% higher
  Health
  29.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.3% lower